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Some have reported putting a Zip Tie around the cracked plastic piece and pulling it tight to make it fit snuggly. BTW, did the rear brake noise clear up? Dennis

Totally agree. Tacking on a panel that large and matching the roof curvature is probably not something easily accomplished by a beginner out behind the garage. Lots of grinding, smoothing, shaping, and hoping nothing warps from the welding heat would be quite a task. The Celica roof panel Ant worked on looked perfect when finished. I don't remember them saying, "Your results may vary.". Dennis

Nissan may be putting the Datsun brand on ice, again. Read more about it at the link below. https://tinyurl.com/y5dnmjjg Dennis

Gotta love the stringback driving gloves in the video. Dennis

Here's a tune I used to enjoy listening to on the AM radio in my Z when the Datsun was new and AM radio stations still played music. Dennis

Please refer to my response from when you asked the same question a few weeks ago. Deja Vu all over, again. Dennis

Power on! Be sure to post a picture. Dennis

Add to that list....soaks and holds moisture to promote corrosion, absorbs gasoline drips and overflow to maintain that delightful fresh gas smell mile after mile, and dries out and cracks like an old shoe. But, after all the silly things I've done to my Z since 1971, who am I to judge? ? Dennis

A question: Why leather instead of the factory style rubber flap? Dennis

Didn't see any factory six cylinder 914s in the group. I think you're right about it being a batch from a shop or, more likely, a collector that lost his storage space. One of the cars had several bumper cones stashed on the passenger floor - nice parts to have & getting hard to find. Sheetmetal looked fairly rust free and not wrinkled on most of them. It would be fun to know the story prior to them showing up at Copart. Nice find! Dennis

Looks like some still have a few good parts to be scavenged from the "bones". The listed "Estimated Retail Value" is interesting and accurate only if a drug smuggler left a suitcase full of Benjamins in one of the trunks. Odd to see that many in one place off the beaten path.. Dennis

I removed the air pump on mine when it went bad and left everything else installed. No performance issues. Here's a link to a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d15DtLaULAI If your goal is "collection value" as you stated, either keep all components in place or if you remove them put them in a box for the next owner. Dennis

Breaker Breaker. Anyone have a CB radio in their Z last century? Or was I the only one? Those were the days, Good Buddy. Mounted it under the glove box and the antenna was attached to the rear window louvers before I upgraded to a magnetic base antenna. Catch you on the flip side. Dennis

I gave him a "Like" because he's "trying to get familiar with other members". A bold move. Dennis

Pull the drum on the side making the noise and look for scoring/rub wear marks on the inside of the drum. At that time, also look to see how much material is left on the brake shoes. Based on what you see, you MAY need to order shoes and have the drum"turned" which will resurface the inside of the drum. Any shop that does brakes should be able to do the job - not a major event. Dennis

What a great excuse for a really expensive Demolition Derby. BMW could get some of their money back by selling tickets to the event. Dennis

Similar fate to the several thousand cars that were on the ship that rolled on its side a few weeks ago off the east coast of the US. Scratch & Dent sale in that instance. https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/09/us/overturned-cargo-ship-monday/index.html Dennis

It doesn't make a difference to me, although others may feel differently. I would prefer it to be updated and if it kept the OEM exterior appearance, all the better. My '71 Z is currently a collection of OEM, installed at the factory in Japan, and replacement parts installed in five or six states. So, no worries. I can't imagine a "purist" pulling a radio and opening it to see if it had original circuitry. That kind of fanatic would probably also "sniff-check" the air in the original spare to see if it had been replaced. After dealing with Porsche cars and car shows for 40 years, I know there are Porsche owners and show judges who are probably that fanatical. But, I haven't run across the equivalent in the "Z" community. Dennis

The mounting hardware, locks/latches, and key usually seem to be missing with 2nd hand louvers that show up for sale. Good luck with the hunt! Dennis

Shows well and off to good start! Dennis

Good luck if that's the one you want. Auctions are interesting as bidders get wound up in the process. So, if you get it for $10,000, add a pro paint job for $5,000, add transporting the car from PA $1,500, add 5% buyers fee on $10K for $500. Plus the unknowns. Too much fun! Dennis

As he crossed the Finish Line and checked to make sure his Depends underwear was still working, he was heard to say, "I meant to do that." ? Dennis

Getting closer. Check the sooty exhaust residue on the left side of the rear bumper. Running rich? Burning oil? Dennis

Midwest salt belt car, sat for years, quite a bit of visible corrosion, Poor fit on hood - see trailing edge seam at cowl, needs new bumpers, needs tires, not sure why they refer to the exterior color as "Avacado", the car has been stored for 35 years which means the engine swap and repaint happened sort of early in its life. Appears to have been "rode hard and put away wet" as they say with neglected horses. I think I'd keep looking. Dennis

Danger is just a slip of the Sharpie away. Stay alert! ? Dennis